Kids Skate Free Program!

Looking for something to do while the kids are out of school that won’t break the bank? Join the Kids Skate Free Program and your children can get FREE skating passes every week for an entire year!

Skate rentals are not included and the age requirements and available times vary by location. Make sure to enter your zip code to find a location near you. Click on the rink name and you will see the hours and restrictions for that location.

Homemade Crochet Gifts - New Website!

So I wanted to share another passion of mine. Have you ever been interested in having some beautiful homemade crochet creations for your newborn? Maybe a crochet infinity scarf for yourself? How about a great beanie for outdoor adventures?

Check out my facebook page for ZAG Homemade Creations. I have been crocheting various items on and off for about 10 years. Recently I have really made sure to make the time to crochet regularly. I run a crochet wives group in my local area and have taken to teaching and helping others to learn the craft.

 

What is a better way to celebrate a friend having a baby or having a baby yourself then with a personalized, homemade gift. I have made holiday sets, hats, scarves, booties and much more.

Please visit my page and send me a message. I'm able to make almost anything and ship anywhere in the US.

Also visit my new website http://www.zaghomemadecreations.com/ I'm so excited to have it available.

Online Scentsy Party GOING ON!

This is the PERFECT time to get some holiday shopping out of the way or even get some stuff for yourself. ;-)

In honor of my son turning 4, I have a scentsy party open for the next couple days for all of my lovely viewers. Please head over to the link provided below and check out the amazing things on sale today.

I already know what I'm looking at snagging up for Christmas gifts this year!

HURRY OVER!!

https://rachberkman.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home?partyId=206303159

https://www.facebook.com/events/459552797498473/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendar

October Haunted Attractions

Beaufort:

The Original Beaufort Ghost Walk

• Take an after dark stroll through a Historic Town full of Haunted Tales.  Chilling stories of murderous pirates, unexplained happenings, ghost ships and haunted houses will have you looking over your shoulder on the way home. 
  
  As enjoyable as it is entertaining, the Beaufort Ghost Walk is one of our most popular attractions and one that shouldn’t be missed.
  • Families and Groups have a blast on this tour.
  • Kids love it! Bring the Family! 
  • Perfect for Couples
  • Bring your camera for ghostly pictures at the cemetery!

http://pctourco.com/beaufort-ghost-walk-beaufort-nc-atlantic-beach-emerald-isle-tour

Havelock:

Nightmare Factory Haunted House

• Join us this Halloween season for an ALL NEW Nightmare as you journey even deeper into a part of American history that’s shrouded in darkness... the Nightmare Factory.
  
  Now featuring FIVE Attractions:
  • Haunted Factory Tour
  • Psych Ward Tour
  • The VOID
  • The 3D Fun House
  • The Mausoleum (A multi-level, crawl-through attraction!)

http://www.nightmarefactorync.com/

New Bern:

Ghosts of New Bern

• Guests will learn about New Bern and its history, but they will mainly hear tales of strange occurrences and unusual happenings, including paranormal investigations, as well as
  ghosts that haunt many of New Bern’s homes and buildings.

http://www.ghostsofnewbern.com/

Ghostwalk

• This year's theme, "The Haunted Housewives of New Bern," will take you through 18 ghostly sites in New Bern's Historic District as you meet spirits of the past who share their stories.

http://newbernhistorical.org/ghostwalk/

If there are any haunted attractions taking place that are not on this list, please feel free to send me an email and I will gladly include it.

mycoastalcarolinamommy@gmail.com

Fall & Halloween Events

Pine Knoll Shores:

A-Scar-Ium event

• Masquerade among marine life and eat, drink and be scary at the North Carolina Aquarium A-Scare-ium Halloween costume party for grown-ups. The witching hours are 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. Beverages, food, music, dancing, games of skill and haunting décor add up to a howling good time.
• http://www.ncaquariums.com/archives/18639

Trick or Treat Under the Sea

• The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores offers a bewitching evening of sweets and treats with the annual Trick or Treat Under the Sea, on the evenings of Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 30.
• http://www.ncaquariums.com/archives/18631

New Bern:

Mumfest

• New Bern's premier award-winning fall festival is a combination of outstanding family fun attracting more than 100,000 festival-goers to the beautiful historic downtown and waterfront. A two-day extravaganza has something for everyone.
• Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9:30am-7:30pm
  Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 9:30am-5:00pm
• http://www.mumfest.com/

New Bern Walk to End Alzheimer's

• Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer’s Association's largest event to raise awareness and funds for our local programs and services and to support national research. Currently, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth largest cause of death in the U.S.
• October 26, 2013
• http://act.alz.org/site/PageServer?pagename=walk_homepage 

 Neuse River Bridge Run

• Take part in the annual Neuse River Bridge Run. This run features certified point-to-point and USATF sanctioned footraces with a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. These three races along with the SuperKids Fun Run are held to benefit eight local organizations that serve more than 100,000 of our Eastern North Carolina neighbors.
• October 18-19, 2013
•  http://www.bridgerun.org/

 Ghostwalk & Bridgeton RiverFest

• This year's theme, "The Haunted Housewives of New Bern," will take you through 18 ghostly sites in New Bern's Historic District as you meet spirits of the past who share their stories. Bridgeton's RiverFest will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Bridgeton Harbor Marina. This fine art festival will feature great artisitic work, an eclectic mix of awesome talents and much more!
• October 24-27, 2013
• http://www.bridgetonriverfest.com/
• http://newbernhistorical.org/ghostwalk/

Coastal Carolina Agricultural Fair

• Octobet 17-27, 2013
• http://www.coastalcarolinaagfair.org/

Check this link for MANY MORE!

Havelock:

Chili Festival

• In addition to the competitions, there will be Arts, Crafts, Food and Live Entertainment throughout the festival grounds on each day. On Saturday, Oct 19th, displays from MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock will be on site.
• Friday, October 18, 2013 @ 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  Saturday, October 19, 2013 @ 10:00am - 4:00pm
• http://www.chilifestival.org/

If you know of any events taking place not on this list, please email me and I will gladly include it.

mycoastalcarolinamommy@gmail.com

Serendipity Mini Ball Sessions

Capture your beloved ball memories with a Serendipity Photography Mini Session

Follow me on Facebook - www.facebook.com/serendipityphotographync

Visit my Website - http://serendipityphotogra2.wix.com/serendipityphotography

Email me for more information - serendipityphotography.nc@gmail.com

Heather Elizabeth Photography - Mini Ball Sessions

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Contact me for more details - heather.elizabeth.photos@gmail.com  

Some Local Events for Coastal Carolina

Here are just a few of the local events going on for Coastal Carolina in August. These are listed by date not by area.

August 6th:
National Night out for the following areas
          Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium 5-8 pm - https://www.facebook.com/events/169755239870218/
          New Bern

August 9th:
7:00 pm @ Jacksonville Riverwalk Park- Movie in the Park: Escape from Planet Earth
http://www.jacksonvillenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/498

August 9th & 10th
Beaufort Pirate Invasion http://www.beaufortpirateinvasion.com/

August 10th & 11th:
9:30 am Saturday to 5:00 pm Sunday - Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival
http://www.sneadsferryshrimpfestival.org/index.html

August 13th:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - North Carolina Aquarium Celebrating Sea Turtles in Pine Knoll Shores
http://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores

August 23rd:
Sunset @ Swansboro Municipal Park - Movie in the Park: The Pirates, Band of Misfits
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swansboro-Municipal-Park/202721203076160

7:00 pm @ Jacksonville Riverwalk Park - Movie in the Park: Rise of the Guardians
http://www.jacksonvillenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/498

August 31st:
10:30 am  to noon @ Sturgeon City Park in Jacksonville - Lets Go Fly a Kite
https://www.facebook.com/events/607415362612782/

Here is the link to view MANY events going on for New Bern:
http://www.new-bern.nc.us/events/

Here is the link to view MANY events going on for Emerald Isle:
http://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/upcomingevents.htm

Here is a link to view MANY events going on in Swansboro:
http://swansboro-nc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B8AAF0A5F-1ECB-4FC3-B0A9-F11A567A4950%7D

Here is the link to view EVEN MORE events going on in Jacksonville:
http://events.jdnews.com/search?city=Jacksonville&new=n&sort=0&srad=100.0&srss=10&st=event&swhat=jacksonville+nc+community+events&swhen=Next+30+Days&swhere=Jacksonville%2C+NC

Coastal Carolina 4th of July Events

Here is a list of some events going on in the Coastal Carolina area for the 4th of July. If you find there is an event that is not listed, please feel free to email me and I will add it.

Havelock:
Freedom Festival - Walter B Jones Park
     Events start at 5pm, Fireworks start at 9pm

New Bern:
Celebrate the 4th of July at Lawson Creek Park
     Fun starts at 3pm

Morehead City:
4th of July Fireworks
     Jaycee Park on the Morehead City Waterfront
          Music performance from 7pm-10pm, Fireworks at 9pm

Atlantic Beach:
Atlantic Beach Boardwalk
     Fireworks 9pm

Beaufort:
4th of July Parade
     Parade starts at 11am at the fire department
           Call for more details 252-728-3917

Swansboro:
4th of July Celebration
     Streets close at 2pm, Fireworks 9pm

Emerald Isle:
The 4th of July is celebrated in Emerald Isle on the Crystal Coast with fireworks over the ocean from the Bogue Inlet Pier
     Fireworks 9pm

Jacksonville:
There are several events taking place in Jacksonville. Please check out the link for all available events and activities.